Rest in peace, Alina Housley.
Recently, Tamera Mowry shared a mournful moment on her social media in mentioning her deceased teenage niece, Aliana Housley. The teen was a college freshman at Pepperdine University and also one the twelve victims killed during the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting last year. The 18-year-old was shot and killed by a disgruntled gunman who entered the bar and began firing shots. A total twelve people were killed and several others were injured. The Ventura County Sheriff involved in the case called the crime scene “horrific.” The motives underlying the shooting remain unknown as the gunman killed himself following the perpetuated massacre.
The tragedy still impacts Mowry till this day and she penned a heartfelt tribute to her late niece her Instagram account. According to PageSix, the actress and talk-show host shared a photo Housley along with a tear-jerking caption: “I ten do a double take at women that remind me you! The pain how you were taken from us comes back. … I wish you were here to see my children grow, and for us to see the woman you were to become. I’ll have to accept we have a warrior an angel watching over us now. Love you. #AlainasVoice #MyAngel.”
The “Sister, Sister” star found out her niece’s passing after inquiring about her through a roommate, believing she was only missing at the time. She later confirmed her niece’s passing. RIP Alina Housley.